FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 11 July 2013

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HOME AT LAST

Army Sgt 1st Class Jeremy Kagan holds tight to his wife, Valerie, and their son, Sean, after a welcome-home ceremony on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 16, 2012. Kagan was among the first group of 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division soldiers to redeploy and have the good fortune to make it back home before the holidays. U.S Army photo

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

DRESS REHEARSAL

The U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard rehearses for the 2012 National Finals Rodeo, at the Thomas Mac Center, Las Vegas, Nev., Dec. 11, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ranney

NOSY GREETING

Paris, a coalition force military working dog, shows his gentler side as he interacts with children in a village in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau

BLACKHAWKS' FLIGHT

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters fly to Kandahar, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2012. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen

SNOW PLAY

Left to right: U.S. Army Pfc. Christopher Moore, U.S. Army Pvt. Jordan Villa, U.S. Army Sgt. John-Paul Gorcyca, and U.S. Army Pfc. Sean Spacek, build a snowman while waiting for a parachute drop of heavy equipment on Malamute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 13, 2012. Moore, Villa, Gorcyca, and Spacek are assigned to the 6th Engineer Battalion, Combat, Airborne. Fresh, heavy snowfall the day before left conditions perfect for snow play on the installation. U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher

PAYING RESPECTS

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael A. Cornelio pays respect after placing a wreath at a grave marker during Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Dec. 15, 2012. Cornelio is assigned to Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion on Fort Meade, Md. DOD photo by Sebastian Sciotti Jr.

FIELD OF WREATHS

A section of Arlington National Cemetery, Va., shows a fraction of the 110,000 wreaths placed at the graves of fallen service members during Wreaths Across America, Dec. 15, 2012. DOD photo by EJ Hersom

HORNET LANDING

An F/A-18C Hornet lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 7, 2012. The Eisenhower is returning to her homeport of Norfolk after operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nathanael Miller

UP CLOSE

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Frederick Spivey cleans the inside of a close-in weapons system during routine maintenance aboard the guided-missile cruiser the USS Mobile Bay in the Mina Salman Pier, Bahrain, Dec. 8, 2012. The Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security and support for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Armando Gonzales

PULLING SECURITY

U.S. Army Spc. Jacob Bobbe maintains security during a key leader engagement in the Lash-e Juwayn district in Afghanistan's Farah province, Dec. 11, 2012. Bobbe is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Luv...great graphic. We will NOT forget!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[beachn4fun]

SOUP FOR THE TROOPS

WELCOME TO THE

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities
Never tire of seeing our Heroes at work
and play.

DC METROLAND WEATHER

~ Today...Scattered thunderstorms during the morning
becoming more widespread this afternoon.
Humid. High 84F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of rain 80%.

~ Tonight...Thunderstorms likely, especially this evening.
Low 69F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 80%.

Making Z Zoup
A cup of this...a teaspoon of that...

The Roman historian Pliny
was so impressed by garlic and its perceived powers,
he listed no less than 61 medicinal uses
for the pungent bulb.
Among them was that of
warding off vampires, restoring hair loss,
and preventing warts.

Venus is much brighter than any other planet or star.
At its brightest it can cast shadow,
and even be seen during the day time.

The word “struthious” refers to something
that resembles or is related to ostriches.

The Cree Indians used smoking pipes as currency.

To "dandle" is to dance a child up and down
on the knee or in the arms.

The FR Canteen is ALWAYS

Come in, sit down.
Grab a cup of joe, or tasty tea.
Mingle a bit, chat with the troops
or family member.
There's always plenty of conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS in the FR Canteen.

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

BERUBE, KENNETH ALLEN
KIA
8/11/1967
South Vietnam

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[MEG33]

*Good Morning To The Canteen*
"The Back" has been yelling at me and I've been off the computer.

We Remember Our Troops ***
*God Bless And Keep Them Safe*

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. How’s it going?

[MEG33]

(((HUGS)))

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Meg ((HUGS))

Hope all is well with you.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

It’s going. Hoping for a cool off.

Howz it out your way?

[E.G.C.]

Well, so far so good. No power outages yet. Keeping our fingers crossed. We’re under a Heat Advisory through at least Saturday morning.

[MEG33]

Back still fussing at me but is much better, Thank you.
(((HUGS)))

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 75º here and headed for triple digits again.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning ladies and (((HUGS))). Had to walk early today. It’s already warm here.

[beachn4fun]

Aww, man, hate those backaches.

take it easy

[beachn4fun]

Good morning dear ((HUGS))

Been taking my morning walk early too. Too humid.

Do you have to work this evening?

[luvie]

That's my story and I'm stickin' with it!
It's warmin' up here, too, Arrow!
I'm soooo ready for fall! LOL!
Of course, there are some who
are just now having summer!
Meg, glad you're better!
You were missed! :)
((((hugs))))...to all!

[Arrowhead1952]

I got up later than usual, and went walking just after 7. It was already hot when we got home.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...you and Bo have a wonderful Thursday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, beachy...((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

Hiya Ma ((HUGS))
Sooooo nice. Thanks.
Wishful thinking on my part.
Maybe when I hit the Powerball Jackpot
or dream up the next best seller.

So? Did you get any rain? Heat finally break?